COMEDY . 1963 . 1h 45m . 6.6/10

The Commandant_

The retired general Antonio Cavalli is a nuisance to his family: to his wife Francesca who still works, to his son and to his daughter-in-law. Then he finds a job in a building firm. Only by chance Cavalli finds out that his salary is paid by his wife to keep him busy. But the general is well known as a very reliable man, and Sandrelli, the firm's owner, uses him and his name to win a valuable contract. When Sandrelli is arrested, the general finds the money to honour his debt but he is robbed while he is going to the bank...

Starring Totò, Andreina Pagnani, Britt Ekland
6.6/10
Rating
1h 45m
Runtime
1963
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The retired general Antonio Cavalli is a nuisance to his family: to his wife Francesca who still works, to his son and to his daughter-in-law. Then he finds a job in a building firm. Only by chance Cavalli finds out that his salary is paid by his wife to keep him busy. But the general is well known as a very reliable man, and Sandrelli, the firm's owner, uses him and his name to win a valuable contract. When Sandrelli is arrested, the general finds the money to honour his debt but he is robbed while he is going to the bank...

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Cast
Totò stars as Col. Antonio Cavalli in The Commandant.
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Year context
The Commandant was released 63 years ago in 1963.
Overview
The retired general Antonio Cavalli is a nuisance to his family: to his wife Francesca who still works, to his son and to his daughter-in-law. Then he finds ...
The Commandant is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 45m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
105 min (1h 45m)
Country
Rating
6.6/10 (13 votes)

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What is The Commandant about?
The retired general Antonio Cavalli is a nuisance to his family: to his wife Francesca who still works, to his son and to his daughter-in-law. Then he finds a job in a building firm. Only by chance Cavalli finds out that his salary is paid by his wife to keep him busy. But the general is well known as a very reliable man, and Sandrelli, the firm's owner, uses him and his name to win a valuable contract. When Sandrelli is arrested, the general finds the money to honour his debt but he is robbed while he is going to the bank...
How long is The Commandant?
The Commandant has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who stars in The Commandant?
The cast of The Commandant includes Totò, Andreina Pagnani, Britt Ekland, Franco Fabrizi, Isa Crescenzi.
What is the rating of The Commandant?
The Commandant has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 13 votes on TMDB.

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Comedy
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